IPTV or traditional TV?
Compared with terrestrial, satellite or cable TV, IPTV needs no aerial or dish and works on several kinds of screen. The trade-off: it relies entirely on the quality of your internet connection.
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IPTV: television that arrives through your internet connection
No aerial, no dish. With IPTV, channels and programmes reach you over the internet, straight into an app. Here’s how it works, and what 4K Media IPTV actually offers.
How it works
From programme to screen: three links in the chain
IPTV uses the same technology as online video, applied to television.
- 01
The stream
Every channel and programme is encoded as a digital video stream, ready to travel over the internet.
- 02
Your connection
The stream reaches your home through your internet service, like any online video. How stable it is decides the quality of the picture.
- 03
The app
An IPTV player app on your TV, streaming device or phone decodes the stream and shows the channels and the programme guide.
The line-up
What you can watch with 4K Media IPTV
Live for what happens in real time. On demand for everything else.
Live channels
Sport, news and entertainment, as they’re broadcast.
Films on demand
A film catalogue to start whenever you like, pause and resume.
Series
Follow them episode by episode, at your pace rather than the schedule’s.
International channels
Programmes from other countries and in other languages, popular with multilingual households.
Picture quality
HD, Full HD, 4K: what you need to know
The quality on your screen depends on three things: the programme’s source, your device and your connection.
| Quality | Resolution | Recommended stable speed |
|---|---|---|
| HD | 1280 × 720 | 3 to 5 Mbps |
| Full HD | 1920 × 1080 | 5 to 10 Mbps |
| 4K Ultra HD | 3840 × 2160 | 15 to 25 Mbps |
These figures are guidelines, close to what streaming services usually recommend. For 4K, your device must also decode HEVC (H.265). Understand the speed you need
Requirements
What you need to get started
A stable connection
Fibre or VDSL ideally. A good ADSL line is often enough for HD.
A compatible device
Smart TV, Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV, smartphone, tablet or computer. See the list
The recommended app
Named in your activation email, it installs from your device’s official app store.
Your access details
Login details or a playlist link, sent by email after you order.
Private, responsible use
A 4K Media IPTV subscription is for personal use, in line with the laws of your country. Reselling, sharing access beyond your plan and public screenings are not allowed. You’ll find the details in our terms of service.
Fancy trying it on your screen?
Check that your device is compatible, then choose the plan length that suits you.